Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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